Music-Based Interventions, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease

Description

Using a randomized controlled trial design, the investigators will examine the effects of music engagement through choir training on the hearing, communication, and psychosocial well-being of older adults, particularly those at heightened risk of developing dementia.

Conditions

Speech Perception, Anxiety, Social Behavior

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Study overview

Using a randomized controlled trial design, the investigators will examine the effects of music engagement through choir training on the hearing, communication, and psychosocial well-being of older adults, particularly those at heightened risk of developing dementia.

Using Music-Based Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life and Wellbeing of Older Adults With or at Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Music-Based Interventions, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease

Condition
Speech Perception
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90089

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Visual and Auditory Acuity: Adequate visual and auditory acuity, with correction if necessary.
  • * Language Proficiency: Fluency in English to ensure complete testing.
  • * Hearing Loss: Severe hearing loss not correctable with aids.
  • * Neurological and Otologic Conditions: History of known neurological or otologic conditions.
  • * Psychiatric Disorders: Current severe psychiatric disorders (past disorders not included).
  • * Medical Conditions: Unstable or serious medical conditions that could limit participation in assessments or weekly meetings.
  • * Cognitive Function: Impaired cognitive function, indicated by a score of less than 26 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
  • * Music Training: Current or past professional music training, defined as 3 years of regular, formal practice, excluding typical educational curriculum music classes or singing in worship services.

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Southern California,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-30